Simgot EW200: Absolutely Insane for only $40

Pros

• Very well built 
• Complete set of accessories 
• Tight, well controlled, punchy bass 
• Clean lower midrange
• Very forward and engaging upper midrange 
• Very sparkly and energetic treble  
• Decently smooth treble
• Good treble extension
• Impressive technicalities 

Cons

• Shell is a fingerprint magnet
• Lower midrange lacks a bit of lushness
• Upper midrange can get a bit shouty sometimes
• Note weight and density is a bit light 
• Treble can be slightly too harsh to some 

Disclaimer

• Huge thanks to Simgot for providing the opportunity for me to review the EW200. I really do appreciate it. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own, and are not influenced in any way. 
• Please take this review with only a grain of salt, as everyone's hearing, fit, and gears may differ, so our experience may be different.

Price(MSRP)

• $39.99

Source(s)

• Truthear Shio
• FiiO KA13
• Jcally JM6 Pro

Ear tips

• Dunu S&S
• Acoustune AET07

Packaging

• EW200.
• Soft carrying pouch 
• Very good inclusion, very practical to use as well.
• 3 pairs of genetic silicone ear tips (S, M, L)
• Silver-Plated OFC Cable
• Comfortable, lightweight, and not too thin either. 
• Tangles a little sometimes, but not the worst.

Build Quality

• Full metal finish, very solid and sturdy build. 

Fit

• Nozzle has average width and length.
• Fit was alright, not the most comfortable fit ever due to its weight. 
• I also don't have the deepest fit for it, maybe it is due to the shell blocking it.

Tonality

• Harman 

Bass

• Sub bass is slightly more prominent than the mid bass. 
• Sub bass is present and they do rumble, just don't expect it to be very deep.
• Mid bass is slightly less present than sub bass, slams isn't particularly hard and isn't very well bodied, but they are fairly punchy and textured. 
• The bass presentation is also really snappy and very well controlled.
• Quantity should be sufficient if you're not a basshead or if you're not into very thick bass. 
• Overall, the bass is satisfying enough to my ears and definitely is good enough for something in this price range without any major compromises. 

Midrange

• Lower midrange is quite clean with a touch of warmth. 
• Male vocals sound decent, doesn't sound particularly lush and forward but it is not overly thin and pushed back either.
• Upper midrange is very energetic but is smooth. 
• Female vocals sound very engaging and forward, but can potentially be shouty and overly forward. 
• Instruments and timbre is decently natural, but upper region is a bit brighter while lower region is a bit dry, so it can get very energetic on the upper end. 
• Due to the thinner lower midrange and the brightness of the upper midrange and treble, the overall note weight is noticeably on the lighter side.

Treble

• Treble is definitely on the bright and sparkly side, which adds some crispiness to cymbals and notes.
• Can be slightly too harsh and fatiguing to some.
• Treble is quite smooth as well, no major spikes and peaks throughout my listening experience.
• Treble is also well extended, which is a little surprising for a single DD IEM in this price range, giving a nice airy feeling to the overall treble presentation but not overdone in any way.
• Details can be perceived fairly easily due to the bright nature of treble.

Technicalities

Resolution

• Resolution and detail retrieval is excellent for the price, can even rival certain DD IEMs that are priced nearly twice the price tag, such as the Moondrop Aria. 
  

Soundstage

• Staging is decently wide, but not really deep or tall.
• I would say is good enough for something in this price bracket, but not very outstanding. 
• However, it is not cramped or intimate by any means. 

Imaging

• Imaging and accuracy is razor sharp for the price, I am able track and pinpoint where the sound is coming from  precisely with ease.
  

Separation

• Separation and layering is good. Instruments and vocals is well separated among each other.
• Even in busier tracks, the EW200 handles it really well, without sounding congested at all. 

Comparison 

Simgot EW200 vs EPZ Q5

• Accessories: 
• The Q5 easily provides more and better accessories compared to the EW200
• Main difference being:
• Extra set of ear tips  
• Higher quality, semi-hard case 
• Extra cleaning cloth

• Others:
• The Q5 box is a lot bigger, offering a more much more "premium" unboxing experience if that is your sort of thing.
• The Q5 MMCX connector offers a really bad experience in my case, and the EW200 uses the usual 2 pin connector which I am very used to, which I did not encounter any issues.

• Bass: 
• Q5 has better sub bass extension, providing a slightly deeper sub bass rumble.
• Although both bass are tight, well controlled and snappy, the Q5's bass has a better slam, definition, texture and speed.
• Overall, I enjoyed the bass on the Q5 a bit more, but both are not bad by any means.

• Midrange: 
• Both have similar presentations, slightly thin lower midrange paired with a very energetic but smooth upper midrange which could be shouty to some. 

• Treble: 
• Q5 carries more energy particularly in the lower treble region (4-6k), which ultimately adds sibilance to a lot of higher pitched female vocals during my listening experience. 
• Meanwhile, EW200 tones it down a little, cuts down a ton of sibilance for me but retains the overall brightness and energy. 
• Both have similarly decent treble extension, providing a airy but still natural tone to it.

• Technicalities: 
• While both are technically impressive for the price, I would give it to the Q5 for having better staging, resolution and speed. 
• This could be due to the bump in the lower treble region, which could give a boost in clarity, or could also be the difference in driver used.

• Overall, based on my own preference, I would pick the EW200 which offers a similar tonality and close enough technical chops compared to the Q5, but with a huge cut in sibilance which I am particularly sensitive to. However, if you're not sensitive to sibilance and treble, I would say that the Q5 offers a better package as a whole and slight edge in technicalities. 

Conclusion

• As a conclusion, I think that the Simgot EW200 performs WAY above its price point, and it could potentially even rival IEMs under $100 in terms of tonality, technicalities, and even build quality. 
• The EW200 is an easy recommendation for people who are looking for a clean, bright signature with as little compromise as possible, such as accessories and build quality as well.
• However, if you prefer a more warm and relaxing signature, or a more unique, non-Harman signature, then the EW200 is not for you.  

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